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Yes. in most cases it is good to push thru soreness due to a strong work out after a day of recovery. Take some Advil and keep working :)

The trainer was correct that building muscle does increase your resting calorie burn. However as many have already commented there is no requirement to use a trainer. I will say that the right trainer can help some people by providing an outside look at your workout and diet and modivation, but I would walk away from one…

I think what rabbitjb ment by physio was physician. I would also say start with your diet too. Calculate what calories you need to maintain your current weight. Then reduce your intake or increase your exercsise till you are loosing around 2lbs per week. You may want to consider a consultation with a trainer to plan out a…

Yes, 2bls/ week is realistic and generally considered safe :) A solid workout routine, if you have not already implemented it, will make your goal easier as well. As far as when you should stop kind of depends on several factors. You should consult a doctor to *kitten* what is good for you.

Dr. "Full Of It" in my opinion regardless of their credentials. They are showman /salesman.

My approach is kind of both ways. I first focused on getting the deficit (Total Calories) with out worrying too much about what I ate. Pretty much smaller portions. Which is where I am now and I am loosing about 3-4 lbs a month, which suits me fine. Now I an going to start trading out some "bad" food for "good" food. To be…

I really do not know how to put this, but I am a little concerned. Please do not take this as discouragement or disrespect. I want you to achieve your weight loss goal, but I want you to be healthy while achieving your goal. You may want to consider slowing down the weight loss. 6.2 lbs in 4 days is over a pound a day.…

Yes, in general you should incorporate both strength and cardio in your work out routine. Building and maintaining muscle helps you burn calories even when you are at rest. About 2-3 times a week you should consider strength training, and alternate with cardio. If you have access to a personal trainer it may be worth…

I defiantly see your point there. I also agree that you should get blood work done and consult a doctor before assuming any need for a supplement.

Maybe my sources are off but can't you get your daily need of Vitamin D by being in the sun 15-20 minutes? Going out side for 15-20 minutes in a short sleeve shirt seems cheaper than buying a supplement. I guess there would be some cases where you might consider a supplement like you have some allergy to the sun, you can't…

Yes the camera angles and lighting also play a factor.

Yes many diets can be beneficial. As always consult a doctor before you choose to go on a diet, not a salesman or saleswoman. There may be other factors to consider than those you can see on your own. Choosing the wrong diet plan can not only be frustrating and counter productive, they can be harmful to you. In summary…

I would guess the broader waist comes from an increase in abdominal strength training (Possibly the oblique mussels specifically) and genetics. The link does not work for me so I could not see the specific routine. I would say to focus on your diet and not as much core training. This kind of goes against conventional…

You are on the right track in my opinion with the focus on strength training until your respiratory system recovers. The medications that help with the symptoms in addition to the natural responses to the cold, also make high intensity cardio difficult. I would recommend focusing on the large mussel groups like the quads…